Bill
HB 3831
HB3831 fixes the Open Meetings Act short-title wording in Sec. 1.01; a clerical correction with no policy changes, ensuring correct citations for public bodies and practitioners.
HB3831 (GOVERNMENT-TECH)
Summary
HB3831 is a technical correction bill related to the Open Meetings Act (OMA) in Illinois. The introduced measure seeks to fix a drafting issue in Section 1.01 concerning the Act’s short title. There are no substantive changes to OMA requirements, procedures, or rights beyond the correction of the wording.
Purpose and intended effect
- Primary aim: Correct a typographical/drafting error in Section 1.01 of the Open Meetings Act.
- Amended text (as introduced) states: “This Act shall be known and and may be cited as the Open Meetings Act.” (Note: the bill text reflects a minor wording correction; exact phrasing may be refined in committee.)
- Substantive policy impact: None. This is a clerical/clarifying amendment intended to ensure the Act is properly identified in legal citations and references.
Key provisions
- Section 1.01 amended: The short title/purpose statement of the Open Meetings Act is corrected to reflect proper naming and citation conventions.
- No other sections of the Open Meetings Act are amended or changed.
Who is affected
- Public bodies and agencies subject to the Open Meetings Act.
- Legal practitioners, government officials, and the public who rely on accurate naming and citation of the Act in documents, proceedings, and citations.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Bill number and sponsor: HB3831, introduced by Rep. Daniel Didech.
- Major milestones:
- Filed: February 7, 2025
- First reading: February 18, 2025
- Referred to Rules Committee: February 18, 2025
- Read first time: March 26, 2025
- Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism: March 26, 2025
- Related legislation: Companion bill SB 2648 (same or similar fix).
- Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of the latest actions provided).
Fiscal and implementation implications
- The bill does not introduce new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements.
- Any costs or administrative impacts would be minimal and limited to potential minor editorial changes in official documents if enacted.
Overall assessment
HB3831 is a small, technical amendment focused on correcting the short title language of the Open Meetings Act. It does not alter rights, obligations, or procedures under the Act, but it aims to ensure consistent and precise statutory citation. The bill is in the early legislative stages, with committee referrals ongoing.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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